Joe Cameron

Joe Cameron is an American Billboard-charting songwriter, composer, and playwright from Kokomo, Indiana.[1] In 2007, he became the first unsigned signer-songwriter to perform on The Ellen Degeneres Show.[1] Cameron's single "I’m Stuck With Me" garnered commercial and college radio play all over the Midwest while the lead track of his In Transit album, "Ungrounded", has been listed as one of independent internet radio's top 10 most requested pop songs.[2] Cameron was nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media Award in 2020 and 2021.[3]

Joe Cameron
OriginKokomo, Indiana
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Years active2003–present
Associated actsUn5gettable
Websitewww.joecameronmusic.com

Early life and education

Cameron grew up in Kokomo playing the piano and guitar since childhood.[1] He began writing and recording songs in high school, where he was the lead singer for a rock cover band. He later attended Indiana University, where he continued writing songs, and later graduated in 2001 with degrees in criminal justice and business.[4]

Career

Cameron moved to Los Angeles in 2003 and released his first independent album, In Transit. He won a USA Songwriting Showcase in 2004 and began performing at LA venues such as The Rainbow Room, The Cat Club, The Viper Room, and the Larchmont.[5]

In 2005, Cameron released his 2nd independent album, I’m Stuck with Me, and began touring universities nationally with his touring band.[1]

After sending some music to producer/guitarist Bill Bell (Jason Mraz, Tom Cochrane), Bill invited Cameron to Vancouver to record an EP of original music. In the spring of 2007, the VanCity EP, was released.[6] In December of that same year, Cameron was invited to perform live on The Ellen Degeneres Show.[1] Cameron performed his song "Lucky Day" which was placed in the CBS show Ghost Whisperer shortly after.[1]

In 2009, Cameron and his touring band recorded the Laugh Until We Cry EP at Airtime Studios in Bloomington, IN.[1] During this time, Joe also started writing songs with professional songwriters like Michael Jay (Martika), Preston Brust of LoCash, Phil Barton (Lee Brice), and Kris Bergsnes (Tyler Farr).[1]

After placing songs on The Today Show, The Big Bang Theory, Brooklyn 99, and The Voice, Cameron recorded the independent album Encore in 2014.[1]

Since then, Cameron has written songs for Sesame Street, Straight No Chaser (Warner), Jerome Collins (Warner), and The Rampage from Exile Tribe (AVEX).[7][1] The Rampage's album, Ray of Light, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Albums Chart in Japan on Feb. 2nd, 2022.[8]

Cameron composes music for the Netflix series’ Spycraft and Spy Ops.[9]

Un5gettable

Cameron founded the comedy boy band Un5gettable[10] with 4 of his friends and the comedy troupe has written original music and videos, two of which made Funny or Die’s Most Buzz list.[11] The group has released 4 albums of original music, performed live on WGN America,[12] and sold out its stage musical, Un5gettable The Boy Band Musical, two years in a row at the Indianapolis Fringe Festival.[13]

Playwriting

Cameron's play Passing Notes world premiered at the 2016 Indianapolis Fringe Festival and went on to win the state and regional AACTFest competitions in 2017.[14] The play went on to win the People's Choice Award for Best Production at the 2017 National AACTFest.[14]

Cameron has also written two musicals for Un5gettable.[15]

References
  1. Kawashima, Dale (8 January 2019). "Joe Cameron Wins "Best Song" Contest". Songwriter Universe | Songwriting News, Articles & Song Contest.
  2. "Kokomo prepares for New Year's Eve ball drop". Kokomo Perspective. 31 December 2009.
  3. "HMA Awards". www.hmmawards.com.
  4. Brown, Nathan. "Singer-songwriter shoots for 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'". Indiana Daily Student.
  5. "A Good Day Today".
  6. "Libertaria: The Virtual Opera". Libertaria: The Virtual Opera. 19 September 2011.
  7. Milbert, Neil (27 December 2018). "New Tier grad releases first solo album". The Winnetka Current. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  8. "JPOP TOP HOUR | Big B Radio". bigbradio.net.
  9. "Kokomo's Joe Cameron Band makes initial cut for TV show". Kokomo Perspective.
  10. Wright, Lance. "Un5gettable – "Sorry" – Gashouse Radio".
  11. "Friendzone Official Video". Funny or Die. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  12. "Joe Cameron live on WGN America". Youtube.
  13. "Un5gettable – "Sorry" – Skope Entertainment Inc". Skope.
  14. "Kokomo Civic Theatre production lands spot in national competition". Kokomo Tribune. Kokomo Tribune. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  15. "Un5gettable - It's Time for The Holidays". Band Blurb. 29 November 2016.
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